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Object Number 12-10-40/E2012
Display Title Celts
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, axes, narrow butt, convex blades, adzes?
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Denmark
Additional Geographic Terms Korsor; Sjalland
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.2 x 10.5 x 2.6 cm (1 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 1 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object E2012; Korsor/Sept 4/1874

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